Psalms 1

Dear Brethren,

Good Thursday Morning!

There is a great deal to be said about the importance of a proper attitude within the life of a Christian. A Christian's attitude towards God and His word will make the difference between living a faithful life and an unfaithful life. In the end, the attitude will either "make or break" a Christian.

Consider for example the thoughts of David found in Psalms 1. According to David, our attitude towards the "counsel of the ungodly," the "path of sinners," and the "seat of the scornful" should be that of complete avoidance. Whereas, our attitude toward the law of the Lord should be "delight." We should be willing to meditate "day and night" upon God's law.

If we possess the right attitude, then, as David wrote, we "shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper." Yes, our attitude towards God and His wonderful Word is essential to you and me living faithful lives to God in heaven. How is your attitude today?

Here is Psalms 1 presented for your consideration.

Psalms 1

1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.

3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.

5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

In Love,

John Duvall